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How to Clean Car Seats

 

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Whether you’re getting your car ready for Spring or refreshing the inside of your vehicle, one thing you can do is clean the car seats. Don’t know how to clean leather car seats? What about fabric ones? Let the service technicians at Spitzer Motors of Mansfield CDJR walk you through the steps, so you can refresh your vehicle interior for future drives in Shelby.

How to Clean Leather Car Seats

Things you’ll need: 

  • Leather cleaner, saddle soap, mild leather soap, or 1 part white vinegar/2 parts linseed oil solution
  • Microfiber towels
  • Interior brush (soft-bristled, NOT a stiff carpet brush)

Instructions:

  1. Check your owner’s manual for instructions specific to your model and possible products to avoid.
  2. Carefully vacuum the seats to remove all particles, so you don’t scratch the leather. Use the smaller attachments or an air compressor to get into the cracks.
  3. Spray your leather cleaner on the microfiber towel to wipe the seats and remove surface dirt and oils.
  4. Spray cleaner onto the seats (if you have perforated leather seats, spray onto the brush to apply to the seats), and gently scrub the surface with the brush.
  5. Wipe the seats with a clean and dry microfiber towel.

How to Clean Fabric Car Seats

Things you’ll need: 

  • Cleaning solution spray designed for fabric (NOT an all-purpose cleaner)
  • Interior brush (soft or medium stiff bristles, NOT a stiff carpet brush)
  • Microfiber towels
  • Enough time for the seats to dry before driving the car anywhere

Instructions:

  1. Vacuum the seats to remove dust, dirt, and hair. Use the smaller attachments on your vacuum to get into the cracks and seams of each seat.
  2. If you have a lot of pet hair in your car, you may need to go over the seats with a lint roller or special pet hair removal tool.
  3. With the doors or windows open for ventilation, lightly spray the cleaning solution onto an area you want to clean. Avoid saturating the fabric to prevent mildew issues.
  4. Use the interior brush to massage the cleaning solution into the fabric.
  5. When suds start to appear, wipe them out of the fabric with the microfiber towel. If the fabric dries before you do this, the dirt will be pulled back into the fibers.
  6. Continue this process until the area is clean. Then move on to the next section until you are satisfied with the condition of your seats.
  7. Vacuum the seats once more to accelerate the drying process. Let the seats finish drying before using the car.

If you don’t want to use a fabric cleaner, you can use one of these alternatives instead:

  • Laundry Detergent: Mix detergent with hot water and apply the solution with a spray bottle or sponge. Use cold water on a microfiber cloth to scrub and wipe the dirt away.
  • Vinegar: 1 cup of vinegar, a few drops of dish soap, and a gallon of hot water can be mixed and dabbed onto the seats and scrubbed with a brush. Use clean water and a microfiber towel to remove the dirt and suds.
  • Baking Soda: To remove tough stains, mix ¼ cup of baking soda with 1 cup of warm water, and apply the mixture with a toothbrush. Scrub the stained areas with the toothbrush and then let the mixture sit for 30 minutes. Afterward, use a clean cloth or towel to blot away the stain.
  • Club Soda: Use a spray bottle to apply a light layer of club soda to the fabric, and a soft-bristle brush to scrub out the stains. Be sure to wipe away dirt as it comes to the surface.

Learn More About Car Maintenance with Spitzer Motors of Mansfield CDJR

Now that you know how to clean leather car seats and fabric car seats, feel free to read our other DIY service guides, like how to fix scratches or dents on your vehicle to keep your car looking pristine for your commutes from Ashland to Galion. You may also reach out to us with questions or for more information!

 

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